'But stay,' she cried, although the imperturbable Shine had not shown the slightest intention of moving.

'You've heard I went with Frank's mother to visit him in the gaol there at the city; p'r'aps you're curious to know what I said.

Well, I'll tell you, an' you can tell all Waddy from yon platform in the chapel nex' Sunday, if you like.

'Frank,' I said, 'you asked me to be your wife, an' I haven't answered.

I do now.